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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend UW-Madison.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at UW-Madison. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend UW-Madison and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend UW-Madison in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at UW-Madison.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at UW-Madison – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at UW-Madison and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at UW-Madison finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at UW-Madison.

New Student Applications (Fall 2010)

Of the 25,522 new freshman applicants, 57% were admitted and 41% of the admitted students enrolled at University of Wisconsin - Madison in Fall 2010.
Of the 4,753 transfer applicants, 45% were admitted and 61% of the admitted students enrolled at University of Wisconsin - Madison in Fall 2010.

New Freshman Admissions Info

Transfer Admissions Info

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New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores

Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended

Shows middle 50% of testing range
Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen ACT SAT
Composite 26 - 30  
Math 26 - 31 620 - 750
English 26 - 31  
Critical Reading   530 - 670
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
High School Preparation
High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen
 
Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class 93%
Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class 99%
Percent of new freshmen reporting High School Rank 65%
Average High School GPA (4-point scale) 3.69
Percent of new freshmen reporting High School GPA 92%
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